Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing at MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
65.5K
NHS Cost
£9.8K
vs National Avg
-6.4%
MINEHEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 739 items of Glucose blood testing reagents over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,822 to the NHS. This is 6.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Glucose blood testing reagents is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,450 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,822 |
| Presentations | 24 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.4% |
Glucose blood testing reagents Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 789 items |
| Difference | -6.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.